James Curtis #68 Baritone Asymmetrical Teardrop

This one is a conversation.

Handbuilt by James Curtis in Port Townsend, Washington, this #68 acoustic (completed January 2004) reflects the Pacific Northwest school of modern luthiery... experimental design insanely depth & projection. its offset soundhole, side soundport, & its voice is exceptionally pronounced. Curtis’ instruments are rarely seen on the open market, making this a rare opportunity to own a piece of High end boutique craftsmanship.

Specs & Features:

• Model / Serial #: #68 (signed & dated January 2004)

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium–style with asymmetrical offset soundhole

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Highly figured Birdseye Maple

• Neck: Laminated hardwood (mahogany/walnut)

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony

• Soundports: Upper-bout offset soundhole + side soundport

• Custom Label:  fish motif inside

• Tuning / Setup: Currently strung in B–F#–D–A–E–A (drop-B ). Handles baritone-range playing beautifully with excellent clarity.

• Case: case included

Tone & Playability:

The spruce/maple pairing yields crystalline highs, Punchy tight low end, & quick dynamic response. The offset design & side soundport project sound both to the audience and directly to the player, making it excellent for fingerstyle, solo work, & recording. Its current low tuning shows off the guitar’s ability to stay articulate and balanced even in deep registers